Category Manager

Responsibilities Help set and lead the strategic direction for a category at Target Deliver merchandising and assortment planning recommendations through deep category analysis Research category and industry trends to understand white space and growth areas Provide timely and accurate data across multiple sources, including fact‑based actionable insights to drive category sales and demonstrate thought leadership Develop and maintain routine reporting on category performance through Target and Market data Build planograms using the Blue Yonder Space Planning software multiple times a year Build and maintain strong relationships with Target team and collaborate and share findings with the Category Management Team Qualifications Minimum of 3 years' experience as a retail Category Manager Minimum of 5 years business acumen working in retail and/or brand agencies Bonus Skills Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in Category Management Tools (JDA, Market Data- POS, and Panel Data, etc.) Skillful at pairing multiple data sets to answer business questions and tell a story, turning data into thoughtful insights to create a multi‑year strategy Self‑starter with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and find creative solutions Passionate and curious about industry and category trends Strong organizational skills and reliable to hit deadlines Able to ask good questions, gain alignment on goals and execute on them Exceptional communication and relationship building skills Can work independently most of the time and is resourceful to figure out an answer Demonstrates leadership Compensation Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. This posting is expected to remain open until 07/20/2026. Benefits Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. Salary Ranges by State California: $26.39 to $72.31 Cleveland: $24.42 to $57.84 Colorado: $26.39 to $62.45 District of Columbia: $28.08 to $66.49 Illinois: $24.42 to $62.45 Maine: $22.45 to $53.22 Maryland: $26.39 to $62.45 Massachusetts: $26.39 to $66.49 Minnesota: $26.39 to $62.45 New York: $24.42 to $72.31 New Jersey: $28.08 to $72.31 Virginia: $24.42 to $66.49 Washington: $28.08 to $66.49 Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. 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